As California policymakers attempt to address the disproportionate impact of seniority-based layoffs on high-need schools, a new brief by The Education Trust—West called Effectiveness, Not Seniority contends that attempts to correct this inequity must prioritize teacher effectiveness. The brief argues that solutions to this problem must ensure that high-need schools can retain their most effective teachers.
5 things advocates should know about California’s 2024-25 state budget proposal(s) and process
Each year, California state leaders spend months proposing and refining the state’s budget, making decisions about programs and resources that directly impact students, schools, and colleges.